Farm to Fork 101 lets guests watch, learn from chefs using local produce

Updated July 8, 2015 at 3:04 PM;Posted July 8, 2015 at 3:03 PM

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Jason Jessmore, executive chef at Sky Armory, will be one of three chefs preparing dishes with fresh produce from area farmers at Farm to Fork 101 at 6 p.m. Monday at Sky Armory, 351 S. Clinton St.
(David Lassman | dlassman@syracuse.com)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The talents of area chefs and the fresh produce of farmers will come together for the inaugural Farm to Fork 101 event at 6 p.m. Monday at Sky Armory, 351 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. During the three-hour evening, three chefs will prepare nine dishes - meats, vegetables and dessert - before seated guests. Samples will be passed out as the chefs work. Guests are encouraged to talk with the chefs while they cook.

Pawliw has organized Farm to Fork 101 as the first of several events to educate people about food preparation and the fresh produce of area farmers. In the future, he hopes to open a grocery store that features a demonstration kitchen in downtown Syracuse. He described Monday's event as "concept release party" for his future venture. Pawliw has 22 years of experience in the restaurant industry, everything from dishwasher to general manager. Now, he works as a server at Francesca's Cucina on North Salina Street.

Pawliw has lined up the next Farm to Fork 101 on Aug. 17 at Strada Mia, 313 N. Geddes St., Syracuse. Pawliw said the second presentation will be smaller with guests making food with the restaurant's chef, Elton Ellinger.

Tickets for Farm to Fork 101 are $50 and can be purchased online. Seating is limited to 60.